should i get my license?

**brett701** · 10-11-2007, 12:32 PM

Ive just completed college and i am very interested in the real estate market. I have joined an investors group in my area. I also have taken a 3,000 dollar seminar on short sales. ive been shadowing around a franchise owner from homevestors. I have been told by many people that i dont need a license, but others ahve said that i do.

I am specializing in short sales and foreclosures. Basically my question is, should i get my license and do i need my license? i understand that it is too my advantage when talking to the lender as a realtor rather than as a buyer when looking to keep the price of the home down when doing short sales. Any advice on where to go for my license, how much it cost, and the best way to go about studying for it? Thanks everyone. i appreciate your help.

**REOCITYcom** · 10-11-2007, 12:40 PM

I have my broker license and have been waiting for this market to buy my investments. I didnt need a license to be an investor, but it has been a very informative experience. I like going to school though, and am always learning when I can, plus this will open up your sphere of influence.

**Steve Turkstra** · 10-12-2007, 04:40 PM

A license will get you access to the MLS and with that you get access to new listings, solds, pendings, expireds, and canceled listings. It may be worth your while. Plus you get to keep the buyers agent commision.

**Codythebest** · 10-13-2007, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by roni_you

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**Malok** · 10-13-2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Codythebest

Second post I see like this one, exactly the same...
I guess it's advertising spam, right?
Do you own that site?

Nah, I'm sure they don't own it. But being hired as a "SEO expert" falls in the same ball park right? :P

Cause, you are an expert to create a bogus account - and then ask a leading question with it. Then log in another bogus account, and provide just the answer.

Thats tricky and takes a lot of skill.

**Codythebest** · 10-13-2007, 12:40 PM

Very true...

**spipe** · 10-15-2007, 12:43 PM

I believe a license can't hurt I mean it can be put on your resume correct?

**roni_you** · 10-18-2007, 08:54 PM

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but I interest to relevant comment in every forum I interest.
thank's
best regard

**brett701** · 10-30-2007, 12:55 PM

Thanks for your comments. i believe that i will be getting my realtor license. Can someone tell me the quickest and cheapeast way to do this? THANK you very much for all of your help.

I dont know if i was being accused or if the other guy is being a ccused of doing something. Oh well.. im new to real estate and did not create a fake account and im looking for honest info. I'm not helping that man spam.

So can anyone tell me the quickest way to do this? I do have access to mls through a couple friends that are realtors. i've been shadowing an owner for a franchise and this is helping me alot. i just dont know if its worth getting or not?

**Jon Brady** · 10-31-2007, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by brett701

I do have access to mls through a couple friends that are realtors.

That's not something you want to share publicly.

Either the Realtor organization in your area or one of the bigger companies (Coldwell, Remax, etc) should have classes. It will probably be a few hundred bucks for that.

Once you pass that you take the state exam.

Then you'll have to sign on with a broker and join the MLS.

Be ready to pay alot of fees to get started.